HR 8494
To prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from entering into, modifying, extending, or renewing, any contract or intergovernmental service agreement to establish or operate any new immigration detention model, including the use of warehouses, modular facilities, soft-sided structures, tent systems, and processing centers.
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 16, 2026, 2:56 PM
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Bill overview
This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from creating or expanding new immigration detention facilities. Specifically, it prevents the agency from entering into contracts or agreements to establish or operate facilities like warehouses, modular units, or tents used for housing immigrants. The bill aims to prevent the expansion of detention practices similar to those used during the internment of Japanese Americans and addresses concerns about the detrimental impacts of immigration detention on individuals, families, and communities, as well as the diversion of resources.
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